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Avani Munji

Avani Munji, Staff Designer

Avani is a junior and second-year staff designer on The Sidekick. You can find her either reading, drawing, or struggling to work with Adobe Illustrator most of the time. You can contact her on Twitter (@a_munjii).

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Rain with a side and coffee can make a comfortable ambiance for many. The Sidekick staff writer Aliza Abidi gives thanks to enjoying hot coffee on rainy days for Thanksgiving this year. Avani Munji.

[Photo] Giving Thanks: Rainy days and hot coffee

November 23, 2022
Did You Know?: Speedy Clouds

Did You Know?: Speedy Clouds

November 15, 2022
Suicide amongst teens has been an ongoing national crisis in the United States. In order to combat that, CHS9 held suicide prevention week in October to raise awareness. Graphic by Avani Munji

[Photo] CHS9 taking steps to keep conversation going

November 4, 2022
Project Cherish is establishing a chapter at Coppell High School, aiming to educate more people about childhood cancer. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally explains what the new club is about and what people can do to help those with childhood cancer.

[Photo] Project Cherish raises money, awareness for childhood cancer

October 21, 2022
C Days have been hotly debated by many students, with many saying they don’t like the addition of them. However, The Sidekick staff photographer Shreya Ravi writes that C Days may actually be underrated because of the wide variety of things they offer students, from a more relaxing day to providing more review time.

[Photo] C days aren’t that bad

October 11, 2022
Halloween is most recognizable for the fun costumes people wear to celebrate it; however, it is important to recognize that some outfits are not costumes and should not be worn as such. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan thinks people should consider the negative effects their Halloween costumes might have on specific groups of people.

[Photo] Drawing the line between costumes and cultural appropriation

October 3, 2022
The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Angelina Liu often goes on long road trips with her family. Liu writes about how her curiosity is piqued by various, random things she sees along the way during these trips, and how her curiosity eventually led her to The Sidekick.

[Photo] Letter from the editor: The road leads home

September 29, 2022
Did You Know?: The fastest muscle in your body

Did You Know?: The fastest muscle in your body

September 16, 2022
There are many highly anticipated movies coming out this summer, including Lightyear and Top Gun: Maverick. The Sidekick staff writer Havish Premkumar writes about the movies he’s most excited for and what makes them so exciting to him. Graphic by Avani Munji

[Photo] Most anticipated movies of the summer

May 13, 2022
Ramadan is from April 3 to May 3 during which Muslims do not drink or eat for over 15 hours a day. The Sidekick staff photographer Aliza Abidi writes about how fasting affects Muslim students who are already facing end of year exam pressures and why Coppell High School should recognize Ramadan as a special month for Muslims. Graphic by Avani Munji

[Photo] Ramadan is more than just fasting

May 16, 2022
The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna is graduating, leaving her unsure how to perfectly wrap-up her senior year. Krishna writes about her favorite endings to books, songs and TV shows, tying them into her life as she works on finding her own ending to high school.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: The perfect ending

May 11, 2022
For all the women in our lives

For all the women in our lives

March 28, 2022
Disney’s Encanto released on Nov. 24 and grossed $40.6 million in its 5-day opening weekend. The Sidekick staff writer Yasemin Ragland praises it for being the first Disney movie to handle generational trauma well and include diverse racial representation. Graphic by Avani Munji

[Photo] Disney’s Encanto handles surprising topic

March 4, 2022
The Winter Olympics took place in Beijing from Feb. 4-20. The Sidekick communications manager Varshitha Korrapolu writes about how much the Winter Olympics has influenced her since she started watching them in 2014.

[Photo] Non-sports enthusiast mesmerized by the Olympics

February 25, 2022
#SJW2022 Teatime Tuesday: Whats it like to be the executive editorial page editor of The Sidekick?

#SJW2022 Teatime Tuesday: What’s it like to be the executive editorial page editor of The Sidekick?

February 22, 2022
University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced the 2022-24 reclassification and realignment on Thursday. Coppell’s football, volleyball and basketball teams will remain with Lewisville, Flower Mound, Marcus, Hebron, Plano, Plano West and Plano East for the next two years in District 6-6A.

[Photo] Familiar foes in Coppell’s 2022-24 district realignment

February 3, 2022
Coppell ISD closed its campuses on Thursday and Friday due to icy roads and inclement weather. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby thinks this decision was beneficial during this dangerous time.

[Photo] The Local Lens: Make block lunch the norm

January 31, 2022
Coppell Independent School District (CISD) has introduced a new two-minute warning bell before the end of passing period. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby thinks the bell is a beneficial addition to reduce tardies.

[Photo] The Local Lens: Omicron variant impacts families, not only students

January 27, 2022
Coppell High School senior artist Eden Kim has told stories with fine arts for as long as she can remember, developing her own personalized style. Kim has cultivated a large following on social media through her fantastical art. Photo by Shrayes Gunna

In the Spotlight: Kim’s visual storytelling explains more than a thousand words ever could

December 17, 2021
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious disorder that’s name tends to be tossed around casually, which harms people who are medically diagnosed with OCD. The Sidekick staff writer Yaamini Jois thinks people need to be more cautious about what they say to avoid hurting those who actually have OCD.

[Photo] The confusion behind compulsions

December 8, 2021
Singer Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version), the second of her re-recorded albums, on Nov. 12. The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna writes about how the album is different from the first recording and why it doesn’t have the same impact as the original from 11 years ago.

[Photo] Swift is golden on ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

December 5, 2021
A lot of people wake up each morning wishing that they weren’t themselves. However, The Sidekick staff designer Avani Munji is grateful to be herself this year and the journey she’s been on to get to this point. Graphic by Avani Munji

Giving thanks: Thankful to be me

November 18, 2021
Parents and other adults tend to impose their opinions and lifestyle on young adults. However, The Sidekick communications manager Varshitha Korrapolu thinks young adults should be allowed to make their own choices, as they are capable of making good decisions on their own and that an adult should serve as a helpful guide that nudges the child towards the right decision.

[Photo] Little people can make big decisions

October 25, 2021
Young adult novels can seem to be a valid pick for analysis in English classes because they cater to high school students’ interests. However, The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna thinks YA novels don’t provide enough food for thought, rendering them useless in English classes.

[Photo] Read into it: young adult novels do not belong in literature classes

October 21, 2021
Never-ending homework

Never-ending homework

October 19, 2021
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